Start the year in stitch with Quick & Easy Crochet, January/February 2005 — Volume XX, Issue 1!

This first newsstand issue from Quick & Easy Crochet Publishing (ISSN 0885-0631), published by Harry W. Hochman and edited by Diane Simpson, promises 18 warm winter designs: ponchos, purses, sweaters, scarves, a felted hat, Valentine baby work, and a contest-winning teddy. Cover price $5.95. Patterns are crochet only.

Featured designs include:

• Pink & Mangos Poncho, Red & Oranges Poncho, and matching Gauntlets
• Cozy Turtle Neck Sweater (Avocados & Olives)
• Baby Love Super Soft Baby Blanket
• Chanel Inspired Jacket and Granite Tote
• Holiday Blues, Summer Flowers, and Winter Wine scarves
• Chic Chapeau Felted Hat
• Mens Striped Sweater
• Four Seasons spring and summer fashions for a 17" doll
• Siesta Lace Picot Trimmed Afghan and Elegant Afghan in Greys and Blacks
• Colorful Sunflower Coaster
• Valentina Lovey — 2nd-place jointed teddy bear

A complete mid-2000s Quick & Easy Crochet magazine for collectors of vintage winter wearables.